Darlington Preview Notes Tight Cup Battle and Bristol Buzz
The piece reviews Kasey Kahne's early success with two poles and three top fives, Darlington’s tougher track layout after SAFER barriers, and Jimmie Johnson’s seventh win. It highlights Bristol as a tougher next test, Kurt Busch as a favorite, and Daytona’s fame. It also notes Michael Waltrip’s woes and Kenseth Earnhardt Jr. struggles while Busch Series results favor Cup regulars.
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Kasey Kahne
Darlington
Jimmie Johnson
Bristol
Kurt Gusch
Daytona
Michael Waltrip
Waltrip
Matt Kenseth
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Tony Stewart
Kenseth
Earnhardt
Kurt Busch
Jeremy Mayfield
Bobby ‘Labonte
An Newman
de Elliott-Sadier
Busey
Seni
Kevin Harvick
David Greer
Eon Keller
David
Food City 500 at Gristol Speedway Preview and Finish
Green flag is set after noon Sunday for the Food City 500 at Gristol Motor Speedway. Qualifying speed record holder Ryan Newman tops practice. past winners include Kurt Busch and Jimmie Johnson. last race was decided by a narrow margin on pit road with Johnson prevailing. Newman finished third, Robby Gordon fourth, and Elliott Sadler fifth.
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Gristol
Tenn.) Motor Speedway
Chevrolet
Jimmie Johnson
Bobby Labonte
Labonte
Johnson
Ryan Newman
Robby Gordon
Elliott Sadler
Sharpie Professional 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway
Kevin Harvick is last year's winner. Bristol’s 250 lap event records include David Green’s 126.495 mph qualifying mark set March 22, 2003 and Harry Gant’s 92.929 mph race record from April 4, 1992. Greg Biffle, a Ford driver, won Darlington last Saturday for Jack Roush’s 13th series victory at the egg-shaped track.
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Bristol
Tenn
Motor Speedway
Kevin Harvick
David Green
Pontiac
Harry Gant
Buick
Ford
Greg Biffle
Darlington
Jack Roush
Krager 250 at Martinsville Speedway Preview
The Martinsville VA track hosts the Krager 250 a 250 lap race covering 131.5 miles starting at noon on April 17. Last year’s winner was Dennis Setzer while Mike Bliss set the qualifying mark at 94.275 mph and Jimmy Hensley owns the race record at 74.294 mph. The most recent race winner was Bobby Hamilton in a Dodge at Atlanta on March 13, and Travis Kvapil leads Carl Edwards in the current points after two races.
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Martinsville
Dennis Setzer
Mike Bliss
Chevrolet
Jimmy Hensley
Dodge
Bobby Hamilton
Atlanta
Travis Kvapil
Carl Edwards
Labonte adjusts to softer Goodyear tire in 2004 sprint
Veteran driver Terry Labonte, a two time champion known as a driver’s driver, reflects on a standout Southern 500 win and a troubled early 2004 season. He notes Darwinian changes from Goodyear’s softer tire, car geometry and front end setup as the team learns to adapt while remaining hopeful of progress.
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John Clark
Nascar
Terry Labonte
Goodyear
Mark Martin
Labonte
Monte Dulton
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